Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing!
This week on the podcast, we talk red light cameras, Barrie Colts playoff aspirations, Mullets and Autism Awareness Day, and more...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Red Light Cameras Are On Their Way...
Speed cameras have been hanging around our streets for some time now, mainly in school zones. Some call it a cash grab, others say they're keeping our schools safer. Now, we are hearing talk of red light cameras coming to town. They are already being used in other Ontario cities, and now Ward 9 Councilor Sergio Morales thinks it is time they made their way to Barrie
He's with Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan with more information...
2) Playoff-Bound Colts
They've officially made it to the show! The Barrie Colts kick off the playoffs Thursday night at home against the Niagra Ice Dogs. But what can we expect?
Colts writer and broadcaster Gene Periera joins our Will Konken for a new feature...
3) March In For A Mullet Update
A couple of snips away from the March In For A Mullet or Trim Campaign ending. Amber McAuley was in a few weeks ago teeing up the event and wanted to come in for an update and to motivate some last-minute clients to put this over the top
She's With Dan Blakeley...
4) The Barrie Public Library is Planning Something Big
Another branch of the Barrie Public Library is taking seed, to make it easier for more of the city to access everything they have to offer. But what does it mean, and how will it work?
Barrie 360's Ian MacLennan gets some answers from the library's CEO, Lauren Jessop...
5) Autism Awareness Day
Autism Awareness Day is a little less than a week away! This year the focus is shifting from "awareness" to embracing and understanding the diversity of people on the autism spectrum. Amanda Baysarowich has been making some significant strides with IBI Behavioural Services in Barrie helping to promote development
She speaks more about it with Will Konken...
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